SHINY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē

Definition of shiny

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls

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Recent Examples of shiny This event is free, and Scopely Explore is pulling out all the stops for fans, bringing nearly all the legendary and Mega Evolved Pokemon from the past decade in raids along with dozens of shiny variants. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Instead of shiny façades, people want to see behind the scenes, to get at the real story. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 For much of the year, the Cards were outperforming their Pythagorean won-loss record by a bunch, and McGreevy’s shiny, John Tudor-like ERA hid his musty, Tudor-like strikeout rate. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026 One neighbor, about four blocks away, has shiny silver statues of frogs and rabbits throughout the yard, along with beautiful pink glass flamingos. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shiny

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
So although there are fewer meteors an hour during this shower, the luminous nature of the ones that do fall makes up for it.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

The resulting cocktail is viscerally refreshing, juicy, and bright, but also deeply flavored and complex.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
The fragrance opens with bright neroli and sunny marigold before settling into warm cedarwood, creating a scent that feels fresh, warm, and effortlessly sophisticated.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

The Homeric text is full of transformations, shape-shifting and super-speed, alongside meticulous labor and elaborate rites; the movie is neither dazzling nor precise.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
However the winding structure lends itself to their best impulses, following hip-hop production and sampling down the memory holes of the group’s creative minds, helping II find enough dazzling moments to help all the chaos settle into place.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

My latest obsession comes courtesy of the Duchess of Sussex, whose smooth, radiant complexion is thanks to this underrated foundation from the brand No Makeup Makeup.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 July 2026
How to spot Perseid shooting stars Perseid meteors can be spotted anytime after dark from tonight onwards, streaking away from a patch of sky, or radiant, located close to the red supergiant star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of radiant

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